TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - The differential influence of absent and harsh fathers on juvenile delinquency
JO  - Journal of Adolescence
A1  - Simmons, Cortney
A1  - Steinberg, Laurence
A1  - Frick, Paul J.
A1  - Cauffman, Elizabeth
SP  - 9
EP  - 17
VL  - 62
IS  - 
N2  - Researchers have identified father absence as a contributor to juvenile delinquency. Consequently, politicians and community leaders are making efforts to re-engage fathers. However, it is possible that the presence of fathers is not, in itself, a substantial protective factor and, in some cases, can even be more detrimental than father absence. Employing a diverse sample of male juvenile offenders in the U.S. (ages 13-17), the present study examined the differential effects of absent fathers and harsh fathers on delinquency. <br><br>RESULTS indicated that youth in the harsh-father group engaged in more offending behaviors and used more substances than youth in the absent-father group. This difference remained even after controlling for the mother-child relationship. Implications of these findings for future research and delinquency prevention programs are discussed.<br><br>Copyright © 2017 The Foundation for Professionals in Services for Adolescents. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0140-1971
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2017.10.010
ID  - ref1
ER  -